Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ1 User Manual
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Recording images (advanced) 51 Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure (AE) Bracket Pressing the shutter button once, the camera will automatically take 3 pictures changing exposure according to the set exposure compensation value. [Preparation] Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/ [ ]. (P25) 1Press the [ ] button twice to select [ AUTO BRACKET]. 2Press 2/1 to set the exposure compensation range. OFF j1 EV — i1 EV (1/3 EV step) 3Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. The compensation window will...
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Recording images (advanced) 52 Using the AF/AE Lock If the subject is out of the AF area and you press the shutter button, the subject’s focus is not adjusted. After locking focus and exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a clear picture with adjusted focus. AF: Auto focus AE: Auto exposure [Preparation] Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) 1Aim the camera at the subject on which you want to adjust the focus to enter the AF area 2 on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and then keep pressing the...
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Recording images (advanced) 53 Using the Color Effect This function enables use of color effect such as bluish, reddish, and black and white. [Preparation] Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/ [ ]. (P25) 1Press the [MENU] button. 2Press 3/4 to select [COL.EFFECT]. 3Press 2/1 to select [OFF], [COOL], [WARM] or [B/W] . COOL: The picture becomes bluish. WARM: The picture becomes reddish. B/W: The picture becomes black and white. 4Press the [MENU] button. The menu will disappear. The...
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Recording images (advanced) 54 Picture Adjustment (Natural/Standard/Vivid) [Preparation] Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/ [ ]. (P25) 1Press the [MENU] button. 2Press 3/4 to select [PICT.ADJ.]. 3Press 2/1 to select [NATURAL], [STANDARD] or [VIVID] . [NATURAL]: The picture becomes softer. [VIVID]: The picture becomes sharper. 4Press the [MENU] button. The menu will disappear. When taking a picture in a dark place, noise may appear. To avoid noise, we recommend setting the picture...
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Recording images (advanced) 55 Setting the White Balance Auto White Balance is designed to automatically adjust the camera to produce natural flesh tones. In most situations it works fine. In some situations where several different types of lighting are present, enhanced performance can be achieved by setting the white balance manually. [Preparation] Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/ [ ]. (P25) 1Press the [MENU] button. 2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE]. 3Press 2/1 to select the mode. AUTO:...
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Recording images (advanced) 56 Here the white set mode of white balance is explained. [Preparation] Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/ [ ]. (P25) 1Press the [MENU] button. 2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE]. 3Press 2/1 to set to white set [ ]. Only when setting the white balance again 4Press 1. The message “FRAME THE CAMERA AT THE WHITE SURFACE AND PRESS SHUTTER” is displayed. 5Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper 1 or similar object so that it completely fills the frame to white on the...
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Recording images (advanced) 57 Setting ISO Sensitivity The ISO setting adjusts the camera’s sensitivity to light. Generally, the lower the ISO setting, the better the picture quality will be. Increasing the ISO value will make the camera more sensitive in low light. [Preparation] Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/ [ ]. (P25) 1Press the [MENU] button. 2Press 3/4 to select [SENSITIVITY]. 3Press 2/1 to select the sensitivity. AUTO: The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted up to ISO400. If...
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Recording images (advanced) 58 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode By continuously pressing the shutter button, it is possible to record in burst mode. [Preparation] Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P25) 1Press [ ]. Every time you press it, what is displayed changes as shown below. : High speed : Low speed When these indicators are not displayed, burst mode is cancelled. 2Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus, then press it fully to take pictures in sequence. It is possible to...
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Recording images (advanced) 59 Using the MC Protector/ND Filter The MC Protector (DMW-LMC55; optional) neither affects the colors nor the amount of light, so it can always be left attached to protect the Digital Camera’s lens. The ND Filter (DMW-LND55; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th without affecting the colour balance. [Preparation] Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens barrel is stored. Close the flash. (P36) 1Remove the lens ring. 2Attach the...
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Playback 60 Playback Playing Back Still Pictures 1Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. The last recorded picture is played back. 2Press 2 to play back the previous picture. Press 1 to play back the next picture. Every time you press 2/1, the previous (next) picture is played back. The picture following the last one is the first picture. [Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding]During playback, continue pressing 2/1. 1: Fast forward 2: Fast rewind The file number increases/decreases. When releasing...